In a unanimous vote last week, the Montgomery County Council passed legislation to ban the use and sale of all polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers and clingy "packing peanuts," effective January 1, 2017

Legislation that would require ALL employers to provide paid "sick and safe leave" to ALL employees in Montgomery County, including part-time and tipped workers is being considered by the Montgomery County Council.

GSSCC Economic Development Committee members met last week with Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Director Diane Jones and Jessica Fusillo, who handles public outreach for the department.

Last year, real estate blog Movoto recognized Silver Spring as one of the "most exciting" suburbs in America. Now, they have added to that honor by naming Silver Spring the "Most Caring Suburb in America."